PS31-2A 12V Max 3/8 In. Drill/Driver Kit

Best drill for around the house, home improvement, honestly, I can't think of anywhere this won't get the job done except maybe a drilling through a thick piece of hardwood with a 3/4" auger bit - it might though, I've never tried it. Charger charges the batteries from dead flat to 100% in about 30 minutes, and the batteries last forever. I got this for my GF's Dad last year and he loves it. It absolutely SMOKES in every single category his old full sized Ryobi 18V drill - battery lasts WAY longer, it weights half as much, fits in your hand better, AND has more power. Small size means it can fit places other larger drills can't, it fits my hand perfectly, and is extremely well balanced. Can't say enough about this drill/driver; the only thing I can think of where you might not want it is for full on contractor duty but it might be just fine for that too, as I'm not a contractor. This kit I'm reviewing comes with two batteries so you'll never be without power, no matter how much drilling/driving you're doing. I'd love to find a con, but I can't. It even looks cool. Don't even bother with Ryobi, its crap - drop the extra cash and have this one for the next 10 years (while you had to buy 4 batteries for your Ryobi, @ $30 each), you'll be glad you did.

Well made set.. Drill, charger & 2 batteries for less than most drills with a single battery.. Have always had Dewalts, as an installer & wish I had found this terrific little drill sooner.. Only thing it needs is a belt clip & then it would be perfect.. It's well made & very strong in a small, light weight package..

This replaced a $30 drill from ikea that broke before I even had a chance to charge the battery. This is an amazing set with two replaceable batteries and much more powerful drill for just a little bit more! I’ve had it for around 6 months now, and moved into a new apartment and used to attach new handles on kitchen cabinets, swap out multiple light switches and fixtures, put together some flat pack furniture, install shelves in my wardrobe, put up roller shades for my windows and other small projects around the apartment. It’s surprised me how often I’ve actually used it! The light is really useful for illuminating where you’re screwing, and I find it comfortable to hold. I’ve only used for very lightweight tasks (drilling/screwing into drywall, studs, and a couple times metal) but has met every task with ease. The carrying case has quite a lot of extra room. I use it to also store a small set of drill bits, a level, some pencils, and a manual screwdriver- and even with all that extra stuff it everything fits well. My only regret is buying the cheaper ikea drill in the first place and not buying this first off.

I love this little drill. Having owned and used the Makita 18V XLT system for about 14 years, I usually find myself reaching for my old, 20 year old first generation 12V bosch drills because of their light weight. One of them finally died completely, so I picked up a PS31. Even lighter weight with no sacrifice in power. Turns a 1 1/4" spade bit through plywood with no problem. The 2AH battery is acceptable for now, but may eventually upgrade to more capacity, although that would add a little weight. I do miss being able to stand the drill up on its battery, but considering how often I knock them onto the floor, I should probably consider the inability to do so an upgrade! Yes, as a couple of other reviews have mentioned, the battery is a little difficult to remove from the tool, but I don't really mind, and it will probably loosen up with wear. Great Bosch build quality, I fully expect this drill to last 20 years too! I like this tool so much, that I have since purchased the multi-head version too!

Fantastic drill/screwdriver! I want to address some of the negative reviews…. 1. Hard to remove battery. No. Quite simple actually. Squeeze the finger grip spots and slide out. It is firmly planted but I’m a 53 year old woman with small hands and severe arthritis and I can do it just fine. 2. Wobble. It can be a bit finicky about how the bits are secured. If it wobbles then just loosen and reseat it. 3. Reliability. My husband has one at work and loves it enough that we got the exact same one to replace mine at home. 4. Batteries came about 80% charged. Zero issues with reaching full charge. Make sure the battery is fully seated in the charger and that it’s blinking.

I have several Bosch 12V cordless tools. They pack a punch for their size. Very functional for small to medium jobs. But, I have had issues with the 3/8" Drill - the chuck broke on the first one - separated from the body. I bought this to replace it.

Purchased this in 2018 and still have it. Batteries are still good. Light weight and easy to handle. Doesn’t do heavy duty jobs but handles 90% what I need around the house. If you don’t use for a while, charge the batteries. Worst thing for a battery is not being used or charge occasionally. The light weight and size make it great for tight spots too.

I do not typically review something I bought several years ago -- but this battery-powered drill/driver has earned a special place in my opinion about tools... I bought it for the convenience of rebuilding an old tree house. A couple of years later, I used it when framing ~400 SQ FT addition, where I installed thousands of screws and bolts, including hundreds of 4-1/2 inch timber bolts and dozens of 5-inch LedgerLoks. I have a bigger AC drill/driver -- but I never needed it. In fact, this little Bosch machine often fits into places where a bigger machine would never work. Controls are sensible, swapping bits is painless and fast, and the motor spins up and stops with exacting precision. I've dropped it dozens of times -- even 10 feet onto a solid concrete basement floor ...and sometimes used the butt end for an 'emergency' hammer when tapping snug-fitting wood into place ...and it keeps on running. Use it with a 4-inch diameter bit to cut a dryer vent opening? No problem. Work all day with one or two charged batteries? No problem. And in a dark corner of the basement, the drill's LED light often let me finish the job without setting up special lighting. Simply put, it is one of the most useful and reliable power tools I have ever owned, and unless I have a seriously heavy-duty job (like coring through a concrete wall), this is the only drill/drive I will ever likely need.

Name is misleading - Great drill, small and powerful, but the 2A in the "PS31-2A" does not mean 2Ah batteries. I wrongly assumed that I was getting 2Ah batteries. If you read all the fine print here and on the Bosch site, they never mention the size or the part # of the battery in this kit and I believe that it is really part of their marketing plan. The batteries that come with this kit are BAT411 which are only 1.34Ah. If you want the 2Ah battery, the part # for that battery is BAT414. I really can't complain because I got a great drill at great price, but wanted to share my thoughts in case someone else is assuming the same as I did. Update - Confusing ... Home depot have the same PS31-2A on their site which comes with one 2Ah battery and Canadian Tire also has same part number, PS31-2A which comes with two 2Ah batteries. I guess it depends who sells it. Just be aware of which battery you are getting. Update - Dec 2016, I was just cleaning out old boxes and just noticed that the box does indeed have a sticker that shows 2.0 Ah batteries included, so my fault, I should have looked at box more closely and I could have returned the drill before 30 days. Too late now, but just wanna share in case you get the 1.3 Ah batteries like I did. The kit I bought was "USED" here on Amazon and what I can assume is that the person who returned it probably kept the 2.0 ah batteries and returned 1.3 ah batteries from another kit. Since all looked complete and clean, the employees at Amazon never noticed the difference. I can only blame myself for not paying enough attention. Lesson learned! Update - I just contacted Amazon customer service and they solved my problem. Nobody else has the level of customer service that Amazon has.

Vale la pena para las personas que hacen trabajos rápidos, que no estén conectando cables y llaves para cambiar las brocas, es liviano y fuerte para diferentes actividades, es pijador y taladro para perforar madera metal y hasta concreto, todo con sus respectivas medidas de precaución, tiene un led que ilumina lo que se está perforando y tiene un indicador de carga del estado actual de la batería, excelente producto!

Ordered the drill from Amazon Prime as recommended by Amazon Australia. It came in a timely manner but is incompatible with Australian 240V power. The Amazon listing on the Australian website does not list its voltage requirements. The charger for the two 12V Lithium Ion batteries only works with 110V. It is not dual voltage. Disappointing. The return postage costs $66 with Australian Post. Amazon only covers $30 as a Prime Member. While it is costing me to return the item in terms of postage and hassle, I am still drillless. Amazon Australia needs to correct its website listing for this item. https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B003BEE2LU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Prompt delivery, I have just received this drill and it is working fine so far. I love the size for using in restricted places.

lo ocupo de manera ocasional para armar muebles, y esta muy practico por el tamaño, el maletin es muy estetico, lo recomiendo